Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a vegetarian chili full of spicy, sweet, and full of flavor. A great meal for a chilly night.
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SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN CHILI
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My family eats a lot of meat but I promise they don’t miss it when they eat this chili. It’s hearty and filling!
INGREDIENTS
- YELLOW ONION – I like yellow onion here because it does well being cooked for a long time so it’s great for soups.
- GARLIC
- SWEET POTATOES
- DICED TOMATOES
- BLACK BEANS
- CHILI POWDER
- CUMIN
- LIME JUICE – I like it to add this to brighten the flavors.
IS THIS VEGETARIAN?
Yes. If you vegetable broth, this is a vegetarian recipe.
OTHER CHILI RECIPES
- White Chicken Chili
- Pizza Beef Chili recipe
- Chicken Chili Chowder
- Buffalo Chicken Chili
- Instant Pot Chili
- Green Enchilada Pork Crockpot Chili
- Chili’s Queso Dip
- Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced finely, (about 2 cups)
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced, (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, (I like better than bouillon base)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Optional Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the onion and sweet potato and sautee about five minute or until onion is soft.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Sautee another 30 seconds.
- Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cook for 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve and top with desired toppings.
Made this tonight and was yummy- and comforting. Â (And healthy!) thank you !Â
thank you!
You are right! I didn’t miss meat in this chili! Lived up to your promise that it has a great flavor! Thank you for this one!
Thank you!
Made this tonight. DELISH. Â Can leftovers be frozen?
Yes!